MapCalc
Learneris a grid-based map analysis software package
specifically designed to help students learn the rich
range of analysis operations available in the raster domain.The educational version is constrained to a 100 column by 100 row
configuration and a Latitude/Longitude WGS84 coordinate system.The 100x100 configuration is ideal for
learning environments as performance for most operations and displays is nearly
instantaneous.All of the MapCalc data
sets used in the “hands-on” exercises are supported in this version.

-MapCalcLearner— click on this link and select Open/Run to
download MapCalc Learner and basic datasets.Follow the onscreen installation
instructions.It is recommended that you
accept the default specifications as the exercise write-ups assume this
installation location.Use Serial Number1374MS2-0F5050-Vand Release Code6EE3-59C8-EA4B-EFB7to register the educational MapCalc Learner version beyond the 14-day
trial period.

Note: under Windows 7 and 8, the request to register will continue to
appear but once registered the software will not expire. Simply click the “Register
Later” button to access MapCalc.

-MapCalcTutorials—
click on this link to download the basic MapCalc Tutorials.You must have Adobe Reader installed to view.

-MapCalc
User’s Manual— click
on this link to download the MapCalc User’s Manual.You must have Adobe Reader installed to view.

-MapCalc
Data Sets— click on this link to download
an extended set of MapCalc datasets.This is a self-extracting Zip file; extract to a different folder than
the basic MapCalc Data (e.g., \extended MapCalc Data).

-MapCalc Description & Examples— click on this link to access several GIS
modeling examples using MapCalc for hands-on experience with map analysis
capabilities.

-BASIS Website— click on this link to access the online book Beyond Mapping III and
numerous materials supporting map analysis learning and instruction that are
available for free download.

-Map
Analysis— click on this link to access a
description of the Map Analysis book and companion CDthat provides a structured view
of grid-based map analysis and modeling with software for “hands-on” exercises by J. K. Berry (GeoTec Media, 2007; US$45).

-GIS
Modeling Course Materials— click
on this link to access all of the supporting materials (PowerPoints, Software,
Exercises, Exams, Projects) needed for an Upper Division/Graduate level college
course.

MapCalc
Academicis a grid-based map analysis software package
specifically designed for independent research projectsrequiring larger map analysis windows than MapCalc Learner’s 100 column by 100 row configuration and user-defined grid-based
map sets.Like the Learner system,
MapCalc Academic uses a Latitude/Longitude WGS84 coordinate system and all of
the MapCalc data sets used in the “hands-on” exercises are supported.

To develop your own project data
sets they need to be constructed in full GIS, such as ArcGIS, forming a map
stack of grid layers with common geo-registration and consistent column/row
configuration.To setup a MapCalc
configuration, execute the MapCalc Academic program and 1) select Create a New Map Set, 2) specify a Map Set Name and Grid Cell Length, 3) choose Create
Empty Map Set,4)
specify the Latitude and Longitude of the lower-left corner of
the project area and the number of Rows
and Columns.Use the Map
Analysis buttonŕImport to import the grid map layers one
at a time as ArcGIS grid map layers in exported in Esri .ACS format (or Surfer
.grd or as a Bare ASCII row major matrix).

-MapCalcAcademic— click
on this link and select Open/Run to download MapCalc Academic
self-extracting zip file.Follow the
onscreen installation instructions.It
is recommended that you accept the default specifications as the exercise
write-ups assume this installation location.Use Serial Number158MA2-137821-Vand Release Code4A49-B687-E895-A5BBto register the educational MapCalc Academic version beyond the 14-day
trial period.

Note: under Windows 7 and 8, the request to register will continue to
appear but once registered the software will not expire. Simply click the “Register
Later” button to access MapCalc.